Leticia Esteves: “Those who started primary school this year are going to find a completely different Neuquén; we have to prepare them for that.”

Leticia Esteves, Minister of the Neuquén provincial government, has emphasized the need to prepare the current generation of primary school students for a significantly transformed economic landscape in the region. Her remarks highlight the evolving labor demands in Neuquén, specifically noting that while the Vaca Muerta energy sector remains a central focus of employment discussions, the tourism industry is also emerging as a critical sector requiring a skilled workforce.

This perspective underscores a strategic shift in regional planning, prioritizing educational alignment with future economic development. By focusing on students beginning their primary education now, the administration aims to ensure that the local workforce is adequately equipped to meet the diverse professional opportunities expected to arise as the province undergoes structural economic changes.